QNAP unveils powerful $9,000 network storage device
QNAP has introduced a new high-performance network storage system, the QAI-h1290FX, aimed at local artificial intelligence applications. It features a 16-core AMD EPYC 7302P server processor and can support up to 1 TB of DDR4 ECC memory. The system is designed with a focus on graphics, utilizing an NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q workstation accelerator in its top configuration, and offers various connectivity options including PCIe 5.0 and multiple Ethernet ports. Pricing starts at $9,000 for the 64 GB memory version, with higher configurations reaching up to $16,000, and a five-year warranty is included.
QNAP has introduced the next-generation QAI-h1290FX network storage, designed for local artificial intelligence tasks. The system is powered by a 16-core, 32-thread AMD EPYC 7302P server processor, according to a report by Ixbt.com.
Although the processor is six years old, it is considered sufficiently powerful for a local NAS. The RAM capacity can reach up to 1 TB of DDR4 ECC memory.
The primary focus is on the graphics system. The top-tier configuration utilizes an NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q workstation accelerator with 96 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Connectivity is provided via PCIe 5.0 x16, and the unit is equipped with a dual-slot active cooling system. A more affordable option features the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell with 32 GB of memory.
The storage system supports the installation of 12 U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 or SATA drives. Additionally, the device is equipped with two 25GbE SFP28 ports and two 2.5GbE ports.
SSD drives are not included in the package and the system must be configured separately.
The company has released performance test results for the configuration featuring the 96 GB RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell. According to QNAP, the system is capable of generating up to 172 tokens per second in certain scenarios.
The price of the new device depends on its specifications. The version with 64 GB of RAM costs $9,000, the 128 GB variant is $13,500, and the 256 GB model is priced at $16,000.
A 5-year warranty is provided for the NAS.
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